IVPN to Redevelop 3.3 km Netaji Subhash Marg Stretch Near Chandni Chowk
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that the 3.3-kilometre stretch of Netaji Subhash Marg, which connects Delhi Gate to Kashmere Gate through the Chandni Chowk intersection, will be redeveloped into an organised, attractive, and safe corridor. The urban redevelopment project will be executed by the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN), according to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
The initiative aims to transform the route into a vibrant link connecting Delhi’s history, heritage, architecture, culture, and modern urban life. The plan incorporates integrated development for major historic and public landmarks along the stretch, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, St James’ Church, the Kashmere Gate area, Subhash Park, Hindi Park, Agrasen Park, and Sunehri Masjid, while upgrading surrounding green spaces.
According to the CMO, the proposed 3.3 km corridor has been divided into three distinct sections based on available road width. The first section extends from Kashmere Gate to General Post Office (GPO) Chowk, marked as the busiest stretch, where road width ranges from 12 to 24 metres. The second section runs from GPO Chowk to Brij Mohan Chowk, the intersection leading toward Jama Masjid, featuring an average width of 45 metres. The third section spans from Brij Mohan Chowk to the Delhi Gate intersection, with widths between 16.8 and 26 metres.
The Delhi Gate area is slated for special development under the plan, which includes the establishment of a Heritage Interpretation Park. The proposed park will include a statue, an attractive pavilion, green spaces, pedestrian access, and parking facilities. Its design will incorporate trees, ornamental plants, greenery, and architectural elements reflecting the heritage of the area.
To manage movement along the corridor, the plan allocates specific spaces for vehicular traffic, non-motorised transport, and pedestrians. Proposed infrastructure includes footpaths, dedicated bus lanes, motor vehicle lanes, parking spaces, pedestrian plazas, and cycle tracks. Public toilets will be built on both sides of the corridor, and existing bus stops will be upgraded in line with Public Works Department (PWD) streetscape design guidelines.
Greeting citizens on the occasion of Delhi’s foundation day, Gupta stated that development must not come at the cost of the city's historic soul and cultural identity, noting that modern civic facilities should instead add to the dignity and pride of its heritage.
